An Economics and Philosophy degree at Southampton provides you with an excellent and rigorous education exploring human welfare and social justice, political ideals and economic realities. During the BA in Economics and Philosophy at Southampton you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the core areas of economics and philosophy while also pursuing your own interests through optional modules. You will graduate as an independently-minded, confident individual with the skills required for a successful career.

Career skills are embedded throughout every stage of our course and are developed at every moment of study. Certain modules offer specific teaching in reasoning and communications skills. In addition, there are work experience opportunities to help you understand how your transferable skills apply in the workplace. The university's Excel placement scheme offers around 150 Christmas, Easter and summer placements in a range of companies.